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February • 2024
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Shining a Light on 35 Years of Empowering Dreams: The Impact of Shine Foundation For the past 35 years, Shine Foundation has helped young people living with severe physical disabilities create a world of possibilities. Our goal is to build their independence and give them the confidence needed to fuel them through life’s challenges so they can achieve a future that shines brighter. Shine is the only organization in Canada focused on providing individual, customized experiences sparked by the dreams of a young person with severe physical disabilities. Our Shine Experiences help them think differently about their future, gain confidence, and see themselves differently as someone who can versus someone who can’t. Dominic was struggling mentally and physically from the difficulties of living with cerebral palsy and being deaf. He shared that his main source of happiness comes from social activity. But for two years, the pandemic had taken that away,
Shine coordinated for Spencer to receive a telescope, books about space, and an exclusive virtual one-on-one meeting with Col. Chris Hadfield to help Spencer understand more and further fuel his curiosity so that one day he might discover his own answers as a scientist.
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and Dominic began acting out his frustrations. His caregivers were concerned about him becoming depressed because he missed his friends and activities, which filled him with joy. In February 2022, Shine delivered a series of monthly weekend stays for Dominic and his three best friends. It was then that Dominic’s inner light began to shine again. This gave him something positive to look forward to and even built his
confidence, independence, and sign language skills. “This experience has been such a joy for him, that will last a lifetime. You have brightened this young man's life.” —Karen, Dominic’s caregiver Spencer lives with severe hearing loss and is driven to learn everything he can about space. He had “too many questions” that only an astronaut could answer.
“Spencer's eyes sparkled with excitement, and the joy on his face was priceless. It was a weekend filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments that we will cherish forever.” —Niki, Spencer’s Mom
handcycle, which is not only a way to get around but also a means to independence, freedom, and endless possibilities. He no longer misses out on any of the social adventures with family and friends. “Thomas is just so happy when he is on his handcycle, and after when he returns. This has had a huge impact on his life and given him a new sense of independence.” —Rosemary, Thomas’s Mom Learn more about how you can help create brighter futures at shinefoundation.ca
Thomas comes from a very outComing this fall! Participate doorsy family. He has been living with a spinal cord injury that has in Shine’s inaugural Come to limited his access to some of his Sleigh. You will be experiencing Canada’s beloved sport in a favourite activities. Thomas would whole different light. Help have to plan well in advance to us show young people across rent an all-terrain handcycle so Canada living with a severe he could be on the trails with his disability that they CAN dream family and friends. by raising money to make Shine organized for Thomas to receive the life-changing gift them come true. Learn more at cometosleigh.ca of his very own cross-country
Making Waves: Coldplay Partners with The Ocean Cleanup to Save the Waters Every year, an estimated 2.2 billion pounds of plastic end up in our oceans—that’s equivalent to dumping a garbage truck full of plastic every minute. Plastic pollution is a growing problem and an active threat to climate initiatives. Between the risk to animal safety and the risk of plastic particles in the very food that we eat, it’s high time to take action. Beloved British rock band Coldplay is at the forefront of this mission, fighting for progress alongside the non-profit organization The Ocean Cleanup. Founded by Boyan Slat in response to the alarming amount of plastic in the oceans, The Ocean Cleanup is dedicated to developing and scaling technologies to address this critical issue and aims to remove 90 per cent of floating ocean plastic by 2040. Coldplay joined forces with The Ocean Cleanup in 2021, sponsoring Interceptor 005, also
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Cleanup's operations. The band has been raising awareness for this crucial mission by screening cleanup footage during their Music of the Spheres world tour, reaching millions of music lovers worldwide and making the need for support known. Already in motion, the renewed partnership is planning
for the deployment of Interceptor 020, also known as 'Neon Moon II,' in the Cisadane River, Jakarta, Indonesia. Like the first of its kind, this project is poised to significantly prevent plastic waste from reaching the oceans and contribute to a cleaner environment for the local community. The renewed partnership
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came in time for Coldplay’s international leg of the Music of Spheres tour, allowing them to continue garnering awareness and support for the project. A significant step forward in the global fight against plastic pollution, this partnership shows how far the fight against ocean pollution has progressed and how much can be done with worldwide support. Using their global platform, Coldplay has turned The Ocean Cleanup’s vital work into a rallying cry, amassing support from fans everywhere. Their continued partnership shows that when we come together to save our waters, we can make waves. “It’s so exciting for us to have Coldplay on board and to be making such a huge impact together against plastic pollution in Asia,” said Slat. “We say a massive thanks to Coldplay for their help, and we can’t wait to see Neon Moon II in action and intercepting waste soon.” ADVERTORIAL
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